What is the treatment for severe diarrhea?

Answer by  HawaiianGirl (6906)

If you have severe diarrhea you must be sure that you keep your body fully hydrated as diarrhea can severely dehydrate your body. It bland foods. If stomach pains are also present and the diarrhea lasts for a few days you should get checked out by your doctor to rule out serious infections.

Answer by  abdesigns (50)

There are many over the counter treatments for this, however, the BRAT diet is the best, this consists of Bread, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast. Also remember to get many fluids. Make sure to take acidophilus to keep your cultures healthy, you can find this at any healthfood store. If it lasts longer than a day or two, call your doctor.

Answer by  lei (490)

For severe diarrhea, you should consult a doctor. For immediate home cure, you can start by drinking fluids to replace lost fluids and avoid dehydration. Diarrhea is a your body's way of getting unwanted organisms or food in the body so it helps your body. You can take Loperamide too.

Answer by  Jodie (551)

There are over-the-counter medicines that work fairly good. If it continues more than a day or if you start to feel very weak from dehydration you should definitely go see your doctor. Your doctor can give you a shot that will almost instantly stop the diarrhea and relieve the pain.